Offers a detailed look at the heavenly bodies that make up the solar system, describing the eight planets that orbit the Sun, the moons, asteroids, and dwarf planets in the system, and the spacecrafts humans have created to explore the stars.

Blast off to discover the other planets in Earth's solar system and beyond!

Welcome, Agent 359. This file is full of top-secret information about planets. Learn about the different types of planets, what they can be made of, and explore the planets in our solar system. Then, discover what we are learning about planets now. What will you do with your new knowledge? Good luck and remember these are top secret space files!

Did you know that there are thousands, or possibly millions, of undiscovered planets out there? But before you can expand your knowledge to the unknown, you first have to know the planets already discovered. This educational book features the planetary system where Earth is included. It is a great book to add to your collection because it presents information in a fun and interactive manner. Secure a copy today!

Climb Aboard! Explore planets and how they are formed! Meet key astronomers! Examine the history of mapping the stars! Investigate red giants, black and white dwarfs, neutron stars, supernovas, and black holes! See an infographic showing our solar system's statistics! Did You Know? facts and a Guidebook of the brightest stars complete your journey. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint...

Planets explores the science of what we see in the night sky. Kids will find out which planet in our solar system could float in a bathtub, learn how Neptune was discovered by math, explore the rocky surface of Mars and more. Engaging photos, exciting graphics, and a fun quiz at the end of each book will keep them learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division...

Our solar system is a fascinating place. Colorful images illustrate the major planets and their unique characteristics. Special attention is paid to what makes Earth unique in the solar system.

A comprehensive guide to the universe that focuses on the outer planets, which includes Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and beyond; discussing the evolving view of the solar system throughout history, characteristics of the planets, and the search for planets beyond the Milky Way.